Clallam County

Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department employee Lukas Cox uses a snowblower to clear a sidewalk at The Gateway at Front and Lincoln streets on Thursday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Ready for warmer weather

Forecast calls for melt of snow, ice this weekend

Port Angeles Parks and Recreation Department employee Lukas Cox uses a snowblower to clear a sidewalk at The Gateway at Front and Lincoln streets on Thursday. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Fireworks regulations on Peninsula

Hours and areas in Jefferson and Clallam counties

Clallam County sets meeting today

Commissioners will consider a contract amendment

Polar Bear participants emerge from the chilly water of Port Angeles Harbor during the 2021 New Years Day plunge at Hollywood Beach, which happened despite a pandemic and the lack of an organized plan. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Freezing temperatures raise bar on polar bear dip challenge

New Year’s Day plunges planned on Peninsula

Polar Bear participants emerge from the chilly water of Port Angeles Harbor during the 2021 New Years Day plunge at Hollywood Beach, which happened despite a pandemic and the lack of an organized plan. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)
A visitor to Hurricane Ridge pauses to take in the expanse of mountain peaks apparently floating above the lowland clouds. (John Gussman)

Snowstorm fuels Hurricane Ridge winter sports

Shift to more normal winter temperatures expected this weekend

A visitor to Hurricane Ridge pauses to take in the expanse of mountain peaks apparently floating above the lowland clouds. (John Gussman)

Attorneys argue instructions for Bauer jury

More witnesses subpoenaed to testify

Washington State Patrol adds emphasis patrols during holiday season

The Washington State Patrol is joining 10 other western states’ law enforcement agencies with emphasis patrols over the New Year’s holiday. The Western States Traffic… Continue reading

Sequim seventh-graders Michael Lusk, far left, and Kingston Stevens, pictured here with Scott and Laura Lee Johnson, enjoy a ride home in a firetruck in mid-December, thanks to Peninsula Behavioral Health's “Adventure Auction” on Nov. 6. The auction saw "adventures," rather than items, auctioned off to raise funds for the entity. Auction items included a helicopter flight, guided hikes and fishing trips. In Port Angeles, a preschool student got a ride to class in a fire truck. Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group

An engine adventure

Sequim seventh-graders Michael Lusk, far left, and Kingston Stevens, pictured here with Scott and Laura Lee Johnson, enjoy a ride home in a firetruck in… Continue reading

Sequim seventh-graders Michael Lusk, far left, and Kingston Stevens, pictured here with Scott and Laura Lee Johnson, enjoy a ride home in a firetruck in mid-December, thanks to Peninsula Behavioral Health's “Adventure Auction” on Nov. 6. The auction saw "adventures," rather than items, auctioned off to raise funds for the entity. Auction items included a helicopter flight, guided hikes and fishing trips. In Port Angeles, a preschool student got a ride to class in a fire truck. Michael Dashiell/Olympic Peninsula News Group
A pedestrian walks past a line of snow-covered vehicles on the lot of Randy’s Auto Sales in the 800 block of East First Street in Port Angeles on Tuesday. A small amount of overnight snow added to previous snowfalls that began on Christmas Day along most of the North Olympic Peninsula. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Crews clear roads as additional snow forecast

Deep freeze expected to relent on Saturday

A pedestrian walks past a line of snow-covered vehicles on the lot of Randy’s Auto Sales in the 800 block of East First Street in Port Angeles on Tuesday. A small amount of overnight snow added to previous snowfalls that began on Christmas Day along most of the North Olympic Peninsula. (Keith Thorpe/Peninsula Daily News)

Employment education classes to start Jan. 17

Morningside Services will conduct Eye on Empowerment courses

North Olympic Library System book discussion groups to meet in January

The North Olympic Library System will continue its book discussion groups online throughout January. • The Second Saturday Book Discussion Group will… Continue reading

North Olympic Library System to host trivia night Thursday

The North Olympic Library System will host popular music trivia night at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. The questions for this month’s online… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center’s commissioners recognized surgical technologist Dennis Kitchens during a recent board meeting.

Olympic Medical Center recognizes surgical technologist

Olympic Medical Center’s commissioners recognized surgical technologist Dennis Kitchens during a recent board meeting. Kitchens, a member of the center’s endoscopy team,… Continue reading

Olympic Medical Center’s commissioners recognized surgical technologist Dennis Kitchens during a recent board meeting.

PAT NEAL: A miserable memory of a New Year’s Eve

In last week’s episode, we were sharing the yuletide joy of an 1859 Christmas cruise on the Strait of Juan de Fuca in a cedar… Continue reading

JooRi Jun, executive director for Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County, far left, and board president Peter Raiswell, far right, honor outgoing board members, in center, from left, Dave Gilbert, Nancy Bargar and Ed Hopfner. Submitted photo

Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County honors long-time board members

Departing Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County board members Nancy Bargar, Dave Gilbert and Ed Hopfner — who cumulatively have more than 26… Continue reading

JooRi Jun, executive director for Volunteer Hospice of Clallam County, far left, and board president Peter Raiswell, far right, honor outgoing board members, in center, from left, Dave Gilbert, Nancy Bargar and Ed Hopfner. Submitted photo
Dave Schroeder of Port Angeles uses a snow blower to clear some of street near 16th and D streets. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)

Brace for extreme cold on Peninsula

Warmer weather expected by Thursday, weather service says

Dave Schroeder of Port Angeles uses a snow blower to clear some of street near 16th and D streets. (Dave Logan/for Peninsula Daily News)